Aug 21, 2026
AbbVie will present new lung cancer data at WCLC 2026, including Phase 1b results for ABBV-1480 showing high response rates in NSCLC and safety updates for ABBV-706 in SCLC. The company also reported progress in dermatology, obesity, and Crohn's disease programs.
Jul 16, 2026
FDA approved roflumilast cream 0.3% (Zoryve) for plaque psoriasis in children age 2+, the first once-daily steroid-free topical for that group. A meta-analysis found it improved IGA scores and was well tolerated.
May 08, 2026
Zai Lab's Q1 2026 revenue fell 6% to $99.6 million, missing expectations, while EPS beat at -$0.05. The company highlighted Zoci intracranial response data and expects three pivotal trials by year-end 2026.
Jun 29, 2026
A phase 2 clinical trial published in The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology found that dupilumab significantly improved symptoms and biological markers in patients with eosinophilic gastritis, a rare stomach disease with no approved treatments. The DEGAS study involved 41 patients across 11 U.S. centers.
Jun 25, 2026
Sanofi announces leadership transition with CEO departure and interim appointment, while reporting key regulatory milestones including FDA Breakthrough Therapy designation for venglustat and expanded Dupixent approvals. The company advances an observational RSV study in Australia and outlines strategic initiatives in AI drug discovery and potential consumer healthcare spin-off.
Jun 12, 2026
Kymera Therapeutics presented Phase 1 data for oral STAT6 degrader KT-621 in healthy Japanese adults, showing ≥98% STAT6 degradation and favorable safety. Parallel Phase 2b trials in atopic dermatitis and asthma are ongoing with data expected in 2027, and FDA has granted Fast Track designation for both indications.
May 27, 2026
Apogee Therapeutics will present Phase 2 APEX Part B data for zumilokibart on May 27, 2026. Affinity Asset Advisors increased its stake to 1.23 million shares valued at $93.21 million. The stock rose 86.9% over the past year.
May 10, 2026
A mouse study identified **TRPV4** as part of the neural feedback system that tells the brain when scratching has been sufficient. The findings suggest broadly blocking TRPV4 may not be the solution for chronic itch.
May 05, 2026
Animal health markets are projected to expand in 2026, led by animal biotechnology at $34.6 billion to $36.19 billion and continued growth in veterinary antibiotics. Demand is being driven by companion animal care, livestock health, biologics R&D, and tighter oversight of antibiotic use.
May 03, 2026
Arcutis is in focus after new Phase 3 extension data for Zoryve cream 0.05% in young children with atopic dermatitis and ahead of its Feb. 25 Q4 results. Investors are also watching recent FDA actions and pipeline updates for additional pediatric and dermatology indications.
May 01, 2026
Aurobindo Pharma's subsidiaries secured Health Canada approval for bevacizumab biosimilar Bevqolva, an EU distribution deal with STADA for two EMA-approved biosimilars, and US FDA approval for ADQUEY ointment for atopic dermatitis.
Apr 28, 2026
Aclaris Therapeutics outlined its TSLP antibody and ITK kinase pipeline at the Guggenheim Biotech Summit, with Phase II AD results for bosakitug due in late 2026 and Phase 1b studies for bispecific ATI-052 underway. The company will also announce Phase 1a results for ATI-052 and lead indication selection for ATI-2138 on April 28, 2026.
Apr 23, 2026
Merck is expanding its AI efforts through partnerships with Google Cloud and Mayo Clinic. The company said it will deploy AI across R&D and use multimodal clinical datasets to support drug discovery and precision medicine.
Apr 23, 2026
Eli Lilly, AbbVie, Vertex, Gilead Sciences and Pfizer were identified as pharmaceutical stocks to watch, with Abbott Laboratories and McKesson appearing on a separate seven-stock list.
Apr 23, 2026
MSD signed a Google Cloud agreement worth up to $1 billion and entered an AI-focused R&D collaboration with Mayo Clinic. The deals expand AI use in drug discovery, development and broader operations.
Apr 21, 2026
Atopic dermatitis updates in 2026 included long-term upadacitinib safety, phase 3 amlitelimab and rademikibart data, and 5-year interim dupilumab results in children. A market report also listed multiple emerging therapies in late-stage development.
Apr 20, 2026
Nektar said extended rezpeg treatment promoted greater hair growth in severe alopecia areata and reported durable 52-week efficacy for rezpegaldesleukin in atopic dermatitis. The company said it has FDA alignment on Phase 3 design and is targeting a BLA submission by 2029.
Apr 18, 2026
Novartis is emphasizing innovative medicines across oncology, immunology, neuroscience and gene therapy. The company targets mid-single-digit sales growth through 2027 and core operating income margins above 35%.
Apr 02, 2026
Phase 3 trial results show amlitelimab met primary endpoints in two monotherapy studies for moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis, with combination therapy demonstrating the strongest efficacy. The investigational OX40L-targeting antibody showed comparable efficacy between every-4-week and every-12-week dosing intervals. Safety data revealed two cases of Kaposi sarcoma in patients with known risk factors among 4,630 exposed patients.
Mar 20, 2026
DelveInsight pipeline reports reveal robust clinical development across three cancer indications, with 45+ companies advancing cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma therapies, 70+ companies developing liver cancer treatments, and multiple hepatocellular carcinoma candidates receiving FDA designations in 2025-2026.